We recently attended my little cousin's sweet sixteen party here. And I must say, I really like…read morethe facilities at Charisma. Yes, it's a bit odd that the ballroom banquet is on the lower level and that the first thing you see when you come inside is a set of stairs leading downstairs. Once you get past this, you'll see that the venue is spacious, clean, and laid out nicely. You can opt for them to have your name in lights reflected on the dance floor, there's a smoke machine, bubble machine and various light options that you can request for the event. There's also a couple of screens that can run videos or photos on a loop during the event. The bar area is separate from the main ballroom which was great considering this was a sweet sixteen party. The DJ was wonderful. He provided a good selection of songs that got the guests dancing the whole time. The food was pretty good. It was served buffet style and there were plenty for all the guests. I wished they kept the food out all night instead of quickly putting it away after an hour. We had a few guests that arrived very late and came after the food was already packed away. The wait staff was nice enough to make up a plate for them when we asked. The pricing structure for the event was a bit confusing. Make sure to do your research and ask questions. Otherwise, you might get sticker shock from all the extra add-on options (linens, nicer chairs, balloon decorations, champagne toast, etc.) that can quickly inflate the overall price. We all had a great time at the party. Yes, there were some minor glitches and the event could have run smoother, but the main thing is that the guests had a good time and my little cousin thought the night was a success.

I recently hosted my engagement party at Charisma Ballroom, and I couldn't be more thrilled with…read morethe entire experience. From the moment we walked in for the initial tour, the staff was incredibly warm, professional, and attentive to every detail. They made us feel not only welcomed but genuinely celebrated. The venue itself is superb, with beautiful lighting, a spacious dance floor, and thoughtful design that created the perfect ambiance for the evening. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful everything looked. What truly set Charisma Ballroom apart, though, was the service. The team went above and beyond to ensure the event ran smoothly. They were responsive during the planning process and incredibly organized the night of. It allowed us to fully enjoy the moment with our friends and family without a single worry. If you're looking for a venue that combines elegance, outstanding service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, I can't recommend Charisma Ballroom enough. It made our special day truly unforgettable. Thank you to the entire Charisma team for making our engagement celebration absolutely perfect!

I used Belizzi's Broadway Catering for a surprise 60th birthday brunch hosted at my apartment for…read more24 people, and I can't rave enough about everything - the service, the set-up, the food, desserts, drinks, and pricing were all FANTASTIC! Communication with them was very thorough and detailed while we were calling or emailing back and forth prior to the party, and then on the day-of, Ralph and another guy came right on time and somehow set up all the food trays (including burners, large coffee dispenser, utensils and plates, etc) in my small kitchen in a matter of minutes. They were extremely efficient and courteous, and the display looked lovely and fit for a nice brunch celebration. Now on to the food itself - it was DELICIOUS. I was expecting just normal brunch food, but they went above and beyond. The eggs had nice seasoning with scallions on top, there was an array of 8 different kinds of breakfast sandwiches/wraps with matching salsas and sauces, the french toast had really nice and unique fruit on it complete with syrup on the side, the sausage was perfectly done, as were the potatoes. Every single one of my guests was complimenting the food. Everything was complete including a fruit platter, pastry platter, coffee/juice, utensils/plates/cups, etc. We ate a lot, and still had so much leftover. These guys are pros. I was thrilled with them as they made my party very special, and am now looking for an excuse to throw another large party so I can use them and have their delicious food again :)

Chef Gamarra makes the best paella I've ever had! He catered my wife's Spanish themed 50th…read morebirthday party and it was amazing! I would recommend him to anyone looking for an authentic, delicious and hassle-free experience.

Incredible experience, best paella we've ever had! Fernando came to our house for my husband's 40th…read morebirthday and made it such a memorable evening. The paella was CRAZY good. Highly recommend for any event... so special. We can't wait to do it again!

Wow wow wow do not miss a pop up. The corn soup the jerk chicken the Rasta pasta all amazing !!!! I…read morecan't wait to go back again. Not to mention the chef was amazing takes a lot of pride in his cooking. I would definitely recommend!

Welcome to Steinway Street!…read more We love this cute little Dominican spot. We stopped by the other day because we were in the mood for empanadas and it did not disappoint! The place is tiny but their food is packed with flavors! They have rice, beans, pork and the empanadas are out of this world! The sauces they provide hit the spot! It is Definitely worth stopping by! And the service is top notch.

Just what Astoria needed, a Dominican restaurant! Today was day 2 of the restaurant being open and…read moreI went for some take out. As soon as I walked in I felt like I was going to have a good experience because the food smelled great and everything looked clean. The business owner was there and she was friendly and welcoming. The decor definitely has to be mentioned! It was vibrant and it looked unique. I also loved the woman empowerment vibes you feel from the space. To eat I had the pernil (pulled pork) with white rice and black beans. The food was packed nicely and with cute little lizards stickers lol. The serving size was perfect and the food was really good. Everything seasoned the authentic latino way. I can't wait to try the mac and cheese and chicken next :) Wishing this establishment lots of success!

I had my sons brit/christening here yesterday. Waking in to the hall for the first time before the…read moreparty started I actually cried. Everything was so beautifully done and set up for the party. Every vendor that Nadia (the owner ) recommended was reasonably priced and did an amazing job. Working with Nadia was easy and she was always available to take our call or text . She was easy going and flexible. During the event not only her manger but she herself came to help and make sure everything was going accordingly. This was my husbands choice being that he is Russian. Being Italian I was nervous that the Italian and American guests would not feel comfortable or have complaints due to Italian halls and Russian halls being different. But in fact it was quite the opposite. So many people of all ages on my side actually called after the party and today as well as telling us during the party that it was the best event they had ever attended. One girl who is an event planner herself said she was booking her next party here. I can't believe I ever second guest having it here vs an Italian hall. You can't even compare. I had the most amazing night and party! Thank you Nadia !!!

The best place to do your party's place is very clean and top notch service. The owner of the place…read morehelped us with everything was on point with everything I would always come back here

We were searching for a caterer for our special event and I…read morecame across Adrii's Kitchen. What really piqued my interest was Chef Adrii's background, she's Guyanese and Puerto Rican. My partner's family is Guyanese as well. I was so thrilled to try her food that I reached out to see if she could do a sample tasting for us. I was ecstatic when she obliged. I wanted the tasting to be enough for two people. We decided to try the Chopped Cheese Empanada, Spinach & Cheese Empanada, Baked Chicken, Mild Shrimp Rasta Pasta, and Fried Whiting. We were charged $40 + tax + delivery fee. We ended up spending $49.52 which could be considered the price you pay for takeout. Nonetheless we were counting down the days until the food was delivered. Chef Adrii called to let me know that the store ran out of whiting so she suggested flounder because it had a similar texture. The packaging of our order was nice and it was adorned with flowers. I couldn't wait to try the food because everything looked and smelled good. We started off with the chopped cheese empanada which we couldn't taste the filling just the Turkey bacon. Maybe if the Turkey bacon was chopped smaller and there was more of a Bbq flavor incorporated into the ground Turkey we would've been able to taste the filling. The upside was that the empanada was crunchy which we liked. The spinach empanada was pretty tasty. The spinach was sautéed perfectly, but the empanada itself was on the oily side. We tried the baked chicken which was lackluster in taste. It was on the drier side and could've used more seasoning. We asked for mild Shrimp Rasta pasta, but it was extremely spicy. We both enjoy spicy food, but my hunny definitely has a better tolerance than I do. He even commented on how spicy it was. The shrimp was overcooked. We weren't thrilled with the fried founder. It was flaky and didn't have the same texture as fried whiting. Also I'm not a fan of citrusy flavors. The fish was too lemony for my liking. If I would've known she used lemon in her recipe I wouldn't have agreed to the fried flounder. Overall, I would have given this place a second chance under different circumstances. It's unfortunately we won't be able to.

The baked chicken, wooh wings and chopped cheese empanadas are delicious! Chef Adri is also one of…read morethe kindest and motivated chefs I've met to date. Will definitely return.

I attended a birthday party at Antun's and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. This catering…read morevenue in Queens offers rooms for functions ranging from as little as 60 people to hundreds. The grounds seem to be well kept as well as the inside. There is street parking as well as free parking in a lot located in the back. The only thing is you can only enter thru the front entrance. So though the parking is on the side/back there is like one way in and out so there is a bit of a walk. Other than that the food selection was impressive. From jerk chicken to fish, to rasta pasta and stuffed shells and everything in between. We also had a nice cheese and fruit board spread. And let's not talk about the desert! Overall it was a nice experience. Antun's is for sure a considerable venue to host an event.

Another year and another Dinner Dance at Antun's, always was great A is a great venue for special…read moreoccasions. Everything on point, the staff super, you see the senior performing the managerial task and supervising the newbies. The food, great quality. Antun's has parking at their lot or you may park on the street.